Cindy C. Bennett's Blog, page 9
May 12, 2016
Wanderlust






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Published on May 12, 2016 22:27
May 11, 2016
New Release: Where Shadows Dwell


"A Fathers Betrayal. A Lover's revenge. One woman, determined to save them both."

After her mother's apparent suicide, Lily receives a terrible warning: leave California or run the risk of death. Afraid for her life, she flees. Her only hope for safety lies with her father, a man who abandoned her when she was five. But while she searches for him, she discovers love and safety in the arms of James Prescott.
James is a man tormented by his mother's unsolved murder. More than anything he wants to see her killer lifeless, lying in a shallow grave. When Lily enters his life, he realizes that he hasn't been living. Lily shines for him, a light that finally pierces the darkness. For the first time in years, he feels hope. Their relationship blossoms and Lily discovers that she is worthy of love. However, she soon realizes that the safety she craves and the love she's found may be short lived.
The past James carries and the life Lily left behind collide, throwing the couple into the path of the murderer. Secrets long buried come to surface and threaten to destroy everything. Will they face their demons together or will they let the past tear them apart?

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Published on May 11, 2016 06:00
April 20, 2016
Royal James Publishing
My daughter-in-law has opened a small publishing house, Royal James Publishing. They've signed their first author!Royal James Publishing is proud to announce the signing of author Xane Fisher and his thought-provoking coming-of-age short story titled BoyzNite to our publishing family.
About Xane Fisher:
Originally from the Salt Lake City area, Xane Fisher has spent most of his life living out of a backpack or suitcase. Along his travels, he has been blessed with an amazing family, a college education, and the opportunity to see the world from the skyscrapers of Abu-Dhabi to the third world markets of Angola. From a young age, he has felt compelled to write and share experiences through a pen or keyboard. He is currently living in southwest Germany, serving in the United States Air Force with his wife Autumn and their son Judah. He hopes to have his first novel completed soon. To read more about Xane, you can visit him on his website.
Poetryforpeopleihate.comFACEBOOK /GOODREADSAbout BoyzNite:Law school wonder student Ian Peters chronicles his first night home for the summer in Piedmont, Washington. What starts with a pleasant drive up the Pacific Northwest Coast leads him into a night of self discovery, contemplative self-assessment, and ultimately the question of what kind of man does he want to be? Along the way, he reconnects with friends, family, and an old flame who changes his world forever. What started as a typical night of partying quickly becomes BoyzNite.
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About Xane Fisher:

Poetryforpeopleihate.comFACEBOOK /GOODREADSAbout BoyzNite:Law school wonder student Ian Peters chronicles his first night home for the summer in Piedmont, Washington. What starts with a pleasant drive up the Pacific Northwest Coast leads him into a night of self discovery, contemplative self-assessment, and ultimately the question of what kind of man does he want to be? Along the way, he reconnects with friends, family, and an old flame who changes his world forever. What started as a typical night of partying quickly becomes BoyzNite.
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Published on April 20, 2016 06:00
April 19, 2016
Scattering Stars



Wendy started college at the University of Colorado in Boulder, followed by a year at the University of Nevada in Reno and two years at Brigham Young University, where she worked as a reporter and copy editor for The Daily Universe. A decision to take a short break from school turned into a twelve-year hiatus in Lake Tahoe. After a two-year stint in the civil engineering program at California State University in Sacramento, Wendy returned to Colorado and graduated from CU with a degree in English Writing. It was a long, but valuable, educational journey.
After twenty years in Colorado, Wendy recently moved back to Northern Nevada, close enough to Lake Tahoe to enjoy the beautiful scenery but far enough away to escape the heavy winters. She lives with a wonderful husband who’s a financial guru–thank goodness–and a golden retriever who’s often mistaken for a sloth. Her two brainy and creative sons challenge her intellect and make her want to be smarter. Wendy hopes someday to journey to the stars.
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Deep in the Colorado Mountains lie many secrets. One of them could change the world.


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We emerged into a clearing and found Sarah, perched at the edge of a steep cliff, staring out at an incredible snow-covered panorama. Daniel frowned seconds before Erik called out a shrill warning. “Sarah, don’t get so close to the edge. The mountain got a lot of snow last night, and it hasn’t had time to pack down.” Sarah brushed off his warning. “Relax, Erik. Nothing’s going to happen.” But something did happen. Erik must’ve heard a crack or sensed a shift in the snow bank because he shouted “Get back!” at the precise moment a section of the cliff gave way. Emily and I screamed, expecting to see Sarah tumble over the cliff with the plummeting snow. But instead of falling, her body froze, suspended in mid-air, then shot forward, speeding directly toward Erik as if she’d been ejected from a canon.

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Published on April 19, 2016 06:00
April 17, 2016
A Doorway Back to Forever Book Tour


Best friends share everything, right? Unless it’s a secret that could cost them their lives.Robyn and Kit are born with forbidden magic-sense, the power to see and hear beyond Earthly sight and sound. It’s a curse that haunts them, but the girls are strangely drawn to it—could there be more to this power than they’ve been told?

When they spill their secret, it opens a doorway back to Forever—a beautiful realm where magic-sense began. They learn the truth: they have been given a noble gift. It connects them to the Skyborn royalty of this new world. They’ve been summoned back by the forces for good to preserve the kingdom and revive the power where it once flourished—on Earth. It can thrive again, if Robyn and Kit are brave enough to followHowever, the doorway awakens more than magical fairy-tales. A dark force is unleashed—one that has battled the Skyborn since time began, and it wants the girls dead, the Earth destroyed.Beyond the doorway is where the adventure begins—trickery, kidnapping, a prison break, rescue teams, sword fights, magical gold-dust, holographic medallions, and singing orbs—but only for those who have the courage to believe.



Nanette O’Neal has had a long time passion for the idea behind the Doorway series, stemming from her faith and her love of story. Her interests have always been strong in various creative endeavors, such as music, martial arts, science fiction and fantasy. Having studied music in college, she made a career of teaching and directing various ensembles in the public and private fields for years. When she decided to tackle writing, she began an intense process of study and research in the craft, through the use of text books, online tutorials, chat and critique groups, as well as various workshops, conferences and retreats. The Doorway series consists of seven novels about faith, courage, and the power within the human soul. She contributes regularly to an inspirational column for a religious website, Ldsblogs.com, and maintains her blog, Nanette O’Neal’s Doorway, found at NanetteONeal.blogspot.com. Feel free to subscribe to her blog posts and to like her author page, Nanette O’Neal, Author, on Facebook. Nanette loves her husband and family, her faith, the mountains, aviation museums, Star Trek, and dogs.
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Published on April 17, 2016 06:00
April 16, 2016
Spring Countdown Blitz - Day 12



"Aislin is cursed. A regular college student at night and a swan during the day, Aislin can only break the curse by finding her true love. But when her beloved discovers the truth, will his fear override their love? This modern adaptation of Swan Lake will help you discover what love really means."

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She regularly contributes academic papers on zombies or wizards to Life, the Universe and Everything, a sci-fi/fantasy symposium originated at her alma mater, Brigham Young University. Her published works have appeared in such magazines as Voices and AuthorsPublish.
She is a doting aunt and librarian of two bulging bookshelves.
Q & A with the Author:
1. Which did you find more difficult: writing the book or marketing it? Why? The most difficult thing was not writing, but revising. My editor and I disagreed on the ending and had to come to a compromise that was neither of our original intentions. We both love the current ending, but it took several weeks of e-mails and rewriting a good chunk of the story to do it.
2. What is the best advice you received growing up? "Practice doesn't make perfect. Practice makes permanent." Connect with the Author: ~ TWITTER ~ FACEBOOK ~

1. My favorite annual activity is my old university's sci-fi/fantasy symposium. Over the years, I've written papers on leadership skills, Messianic undertones in Harry Potter, the reason why we shouldn't believe in God and the zombie apocalypse, and how the best characters are poor.



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Published on April 16, 2016 06:00
April 15, 2016
Spring Countdown Blitz - Day 11



Follow Donna's pages!
Blog: http://donnakweaver.com/
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Donna-K.-Weaver/e/B00DXF7480
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Lia enlists the help of strapping Coop Montgomery, the head gardener and her former crush. As they search together for a way to rid the castle of its ghost, the romance she used to dream about with Coop kindles. But Lia’s gentle giant means to stay in Washington while she’s determined to return to California. She must find the courage to face both the ghost and her future.
With Coop. Or without him.

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1. Which did you find more difficult: writing the book or marketing it? Why?
Marketing. If anyone had told me that writing a book would turn me into a salesman, I might never have picked up the pen. It's hard enough trying to get people to buy things, but when it's my "baby," something I've invested so much time and effort in, it's tough. I feel like Oliver from Oliver Twist, begging for more (in this case buys).
When all I really want is to find the right readers, who like the kinds of things I like, who might enjoy my little story.
2. What is the best advice you received growing up?
Believe in myself.
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Published on April 15, 2016 06:00
April 14, 2016
Spring Countdown Blitz - Day 10




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When she is not writing, reading, or enjoying family time, you'll find Jodi visiting neighbors or having lunch with a girlfriend on 25th Street in Ogden. She loves learning principles through analogies and she discovers inspiration all around her, from nature, stories, friends, and especially from her children. Jodi holds a BA in communications from Brigham Young University, an MS in organizational communications and leadership from the University of Utah, and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). She is the founder of Amplio Development, and is dedicated to living and teaching personal improvement. She resides in northern Utah with her husband and their four children.
Book Jodi as a keynote speaker, consultant, or presenter: Email: ampliodevelopment@gmail.com Website: www.ampliodevelopment.com
Q & A with the Author:
1. Which did you find more difficult: writing the book or marketing it? Why?Writing is both terrifying and therapeutic for me. I worry that I am not doing justice to my stories, and fret over finding just the right words. But, when I get into the flow, it is a marvelous and beautiful experience. Marketing feels more like working toward a challenging goal, I know what needs to be done and I get excited about accomplishing each step and experiencing the sweet taste of success. I think writing is more difficult, but also more fulfilling. Marketing is time-consuming, but easier in the sense that "if you follow the right steps", you can sell books. 2. What is the best advice you received growing up?While I am sure that I received advice from multiple sources, I don't recall any of the speeches. What I do remember is watching my father put in countless hours at work, come home to spend time with his family, and then volunteer at church. He toiled and kept at it, and never shunned the duties and hours that accompanied hard work. My mother worked tirelessly at home, raising 7 children, yet she smiled at every meal and every completed homework assignment. She loves being a mother -- and it shows! From them I learned the most important things you can do are work hard and love what you do!
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He wrapped his arms around me and rolled me onto my side, until I fit neatly in the contours of his body. We lay there, curled together, as close as we could possibly be. Lying in the safe embrace of his arms, I forced myself to believe him.



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Published on April 14, 2016 06:00
April 13, 2016
Spring Countdown Blitz - Day 9



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Lady Honoria Maitland has promised her dying father that, before he breathes his last, she would find a husband to take care of her. But she wants a gentleman that loves her, not her dowry or her name. When she reunites with her old friend Benedict, she proposes a plan that will help them both: a faux courtship and betrothal. She can teach him how to woo a woman and simultaneously ease her father’s last days. But Honoria’s clever plan failed to account for Benedict’s heart...or her own. Is she strong enough to bear the loss of her father and her friend?

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Ten of My Favorite Things (in no particular order)
1. dogs (the bigger the better)2. music (of many, many different genres)3. Cadbury creme eggs (even though I can't eat them anymore)4. books (also of many different genres)5. superhero movies (I'm mostly a Marvel girl, but I adore The Flash tv show, too)6. modern technology (wifi and my laptop in particular)7. Tom Hiddleston (and not just for Loki)8. sports (especially football--the American kind--and ice hockey)9. libraries (including our big statewide lending system in Michigan)10. Miami (the city in Florida...and also the Will Smith song)Ready for some Author Q&A?
1. Which did you find more difficult: writing the book or marketing it? Why?
Writing Save was difficult at times, but marketing it has been tougher for a variety of reasons. This is my first published work and I have no background in sales or marketing, so I'm learning as I go along. And no single strategy works for everyone, so there's a lot of experimentation involved. Luckily I have a background in math and science and I like to experiment!


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Published on April 13, 2016 06:00
Whistleblower Book TOur




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I grew up in a small town in Wyoming loving the outdoors, sports, art, and reading Hardy Boys books. After reading them all at least a half dozen times, I started writing my own stories.Thirty years ago I married a wonderful, honorable man. I’m mother of five children and grandmother of seven boys. I love traveling. Through my husband’s work and vacations, I have visited much of the United States, all over Eastern Europe, Canada, Mexico, China, Thailand, Cambodia and Australia, giving me many intriguing locations and experiences for my stories.I am a storyteller. I write the classic hero story because I think there’s a need for more heroes, love, and adventure in our lives. I’m not out to change the world with my writing; I’m just hoping to make your day a little better.Hope you enjoy.Alysia S. Knight
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Hero Channing Tatum from White House Down or GI JoeJosh Duhamel from TransformersChris Evans from of course Captain America
Heroines Emily Van Camp from Captain AmericaBlake LivelyKatie Cassidy
Creepy bad guyJoseph FiennesBen Foster
Head arrogant scientist and head of security I’ll put up for votes.
Snippet:If this message is delivered I am probably dead.

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Published on April 13, 2016 06:00